Cutter Case

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My husband is an alchoholic. I think there is a possibility that he would go to counselling, but he doesn't think (or won't admit) he has any kind of a problem. My father was also an alchoholic and I know without a doubt that my husband is a cookie cutter case. I'm curious what a cousellor would talk with him about? I just don't feel like it would solve anything because he acts so oblivious to the situation. He refuses AA. He used to be a drug addict, and went to rehab for that 10+ years ago. Is there any hope? What could I talk with him about? I want to help and I know the decision needs to be his, but I can't take this much longer.

If you force your husband to go and he doesn't really want to go to counseling, then counseling won't be very effective for him. However, if he agrees to go, then it's possible that he knows he has a drinking problem, even if he isn't willing to admit it. Sometimes people know they have a problem, but admitting it publicly makes them feel week or they fear others will view them as weak.

Bottom line is if he is willing to go, a well-trained counselor should be able to overcome some of his initial resistance to counseling. Also, it could be the fear of losing the relationship with you will be enough to motivate him to get help. I'm not saying you should "threaten" him with this, but let him know you don't know if you can take this much longer.